Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened


• 1 cup granulated sugar


• 1 large egg


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract


• Crushed peppermint candies for decoration


• 1 cup powdered sugar


• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Add the peppermint extract and mix until the dough comes together

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disk

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness

Cut out cookies using round or desired shape cookie cutters

Place them on the prepared baking sheets

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a smooth glaze

Spread the glaze onto the flat side of half of the cooled cookies

Top the glazed cookies with the remaining cookies to create sandwich pairs

Roll the edges of the cookie sandwiches in crushed peppermint candies for decoration

Allow the glaze to set before serving

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado


• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed


• 1 clove garlic, minced


• 2 tablespoons lemon juice


• 2 tablespoons water


• Salt, to taste


• Black pepper, to taste


• Cumin, to taste


• Optional: chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Put the chickpeas, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, and water in a food processor and blend them together

Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make the mixture smooth

To taste, add salt, black pepper, and cumin

Extra water can be added to the hummus if it's too thick

Blend it again until it's the right consistency

Put the hummus in a bowl to serve, and if you want, top it with chopped cilantro or parsley

Crackers, veggie sticks, or pita bread are good with it

Have fun!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened


• 1 cup granulated sugar


• 1 cup packed light brown sugar


• 2 large eggs


• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract


• 3 cups all-purpose flour


• 1 teaspoon baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 cup Christmas-themed M&M candies

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line baking sheets with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the Christmas-themed M&M candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the cookie dough

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Once cooled, store the Christmas M&M cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness

Ingredients:

• 8 slices of thick-cut bacon


• 4 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips


• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter


• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract


• Pinch of salt


• 1/4 cup of chopped nuts optional, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat

Lay the bacon slices on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap

Bake the bacon in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness

Remove from the oven and let it cool on paper towels to remove excess grease

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and butter

Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and smooth

Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate mixture

Dip each strip of cooked bacon into the melted chocolate, coating it evenly

You can use a fork to help with this process and allow any excess chocolate to drip off

Place the chocolate-covered bacon strips back onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet

If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate-covered bacon for added crunch and flavor

Refrigerate the bacon until the chocolate is set, which should take about 30 minutes to an hour

Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the chocolate-covered bacon from the refrigerator and serve as a sweet and savory treat

Enjoy your delicious chocolate-covered bacon!